JP5278926B1 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in production even when a movable body is abnormal.
A pachinko gaming machine PM includes a movable body abnormality determination execution means 2311 for determining whether or not the movable body is present at the reference position at a predetermined confirmation timing, and the movable body is set at the reference position at a predetermined return timing. Retry operation executing means 2312 for returning, and movable body drive control means 2310 for operating the movable body according to the operation pattern until a predetermined return timing is reached, and the predetermined return timing is made different for each movable body, When the first movable body having a high operation frequency is not present at the reference position at a predetermined confirmation timing through a plurality of movement patterns among the plurality of movable bodies, the retry operation executing means 2312 has the first movable body at a predetermined return timing. Is returned to the reference position before the symbol fluctuation is stopped.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of movable bodies that perform an effect operation according to the development situation of a game.

  A pachinko gaming machine is generally known to have a center ornament placed in the center of the game board that constitutes the gaming area, and this center decoration is provided with an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display. The combination of symbols when a stop display is made after changing a plurality of symbols (decorative symbols) on the effect display device is triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the designated start winning opening. In such a case, a special gaming state (big hit) is established. In this special game state, a large winning opening called an attacker provided in the game area is opened to facilitate the entry of game balls, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Yes.

  On the other hand, it is difficult to make the game amusing only with the effect display suggesting the lottery result in the effect display device, and the game content tends to be monotonous. Therefore, together with the effect display device in the game area, there are provided a plurality of movable bodies (movable accessories) that execute a required effect operation according to the game development status, and the movable display is performed on the effect display device. A configuration is known in which a visual effect is improved by synchronizing and merging and operating timely (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-183202 A

  By the way, the movable body is controlled according to the operation content defined in the predetermined operation pattern, and the rendering operation of the movable body is performed during the variation of the decorative symbol by the rendering display device (from the variation start to the variation stop). It is customary to complete. The movable body is controlled to operate with a predetermined original position (reference position) as a reference. When the operation starts in conjunction with symbol variation by the effect display device, the movable body waits at the reference position, When the operation ends, the reference position is returned again. Whether or not the movable body is present at the reference position is detected by a movable body detector (for example, a photo sensor), and the timing at which the movable body is expected to be present at the reference position (for example, a decorative pattern) If the movable body cannot be detected at the start of the fluctuation, it is determined that a problem has occurred in the movable body, and thereafter the directing operation of the movable body is uniformly stopped regardless of the cause. Therefore, the movable body in which the malfunction has occurred is left in an unnatural position, and if the rendering operation of the movable body is not executed in this way (only with the rendering display by the rendering display device), the interest for the rendering is reduced. There is a problem that the player is bored.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, and it aims at providing the pachinko game machine which can suppress the fall of the interest with respect to production also at the time of abnormality of a movable body.

  In order to achieve such an object, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is provided at a predetermined position of the game board on which the game area is formed and the game area, and the entrance of the game ball is an opportunity to win or fail A start opening (for example, the start winning opening 61 in the embodiment), an effect display device in which symbols for displaying the result of the lottery are variably displayed, and a plurality of movable bodies that perform a predetermined operation in the game area (for example, implementation) Movable body 101, 201, 301, 401, 501) in the embodiment, a drive source for operating the movable body (for example, the motors 102, 202, 302, 402, 502 in the embodiment), and the movable body is a predetermined reference Movable body detection means (for example, movable body detectors 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 in the embodiment) for detecting the presence at a position, and the entry of a game ball into the start opening A lottery means for executing a winning / losing lottery, a fluctuation pattern storing means for holding a plurality of fluctuation patterns for defining a variation time of a symbol, a fluctuation pattern determining means for selecting any fluctuation pattern according to the result of the winning / failing lottery, and Main control means (for example, main control board 1000 in the embodiment) having command transmission means for transmitting information of the determined variation pattern together with information indicating the result of the lottery, and a command for receiving information from the main control means An effect pattern storage means for holding a plurality of effect patterns for which an effect display process to be displayed on the effect display device is determined, an effect for selecting any effect pattern based on information indicating the variation pattern received from the main control means Pattern determining means, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device according to the determined effect pattern Display control means for displaying, operation pattern storage means for holding a plurality of operation patterns in which a production operation mode for operating the movable body is selected, and selecting one of the plurality of operation patterns when the production pattern is determined A pachinko gaming machine comprising sub-control means (for example, sub-control board 2000 in the embodiment) having movable effect control means for controlling the operation of the movable body according to the operation pattern. The means includes a movable body abnormality determination execution means for determining whether or not the movable body exists at a reference position at a predetermined confirmation timing determined in advance based on detection information from the movable body detection means, and a movable body abnormality determination When the execution means determines that the movable body does not exist at the reference position, the movable body is returned to the reference position at a predetermined return timing. Return operation control means (for example, retry operation execution means 2312 in the embodiment), and operation control means for abnormal operation that controls the movable body to operate according to the operation pattern until the return timing is reached (for example, movable body drive in the embodiment) Control means 2310), and the return timing for returning the movable body to the reference position is made different for each movable body, and the return operation control means includes a plurality of movable bodies in the movable body abnormality determination executing means. When it is determined that the first movable body (for example, the first movable body 101 in the embodiment) having a high operation frequency is not present at the reference position at the confirmation timing through a plurality of operation patterns, at a predetermined return timing The first movable body is configured to return to the reference position before the symbol fluctuation stops.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the production even when the movable body is abnormal.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is an electrical schematic block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the 1st movable body unit and the 3rd movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 1st movable body unit and the 3rd movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a rear view of the 1st movable body unit and the 3rd movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 2nd movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the drive mechanism of the 2nd movable body unit in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 4th movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 4th movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a top view of the 4th movable body unit in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 5th movable body unit from the front in the pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the 5th movable body unit from the back in the pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the success / failure lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the electric chew opening / not-lot lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the lottery table for special figure stop symbol determination in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the lottery table for special figure fluctuation | variation aspect determination in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the special game content reference table in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the reference table for game state determination in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the lottery table for the stop symbol determination of a decoration symbol in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the lottery table for the variation content determination of a decoration symbol in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the movable body operation | movement pattern determination reference table in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the reference table for a return timing determination in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a main flowchart by the side of the main control board in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the winning process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the common game random number acquisition process by the main control board side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special figure game random number acquisition process by the main control board side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the electric chew drive determination execution process by the main control board side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the normal game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol display control process by the side of the main control board in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the change start condition satisfaction determination process by the side of the main control board in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game completion | finish determination process by the side of the main control board in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process by the main control board side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a main flowchart by the side of a sub control board in a pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment. 5 is a flowchart of hold information management / hold display control processing on the sub-control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display content determination process by the sub control board | substrate side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display control process by the sub control board | substrate side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the sub-control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the movable effect control process by the sub control board | substrate side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the operation pattern setting process by the sub control board | substrate side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the abnormality determination process on the sub-control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the movable body drive processing (normal time) on the sub-control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the movable body drive process (at the time of abnormality) by the sub control board | substrate side in the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is a timing chart when the first movable body and the second movable body are operating normally from the state of waiting at the reference position. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is a timing chart when the first movable body returns to the reference position through a predetermined effect operation from a state where the first movable body is not waiting at the reference position. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is a timing chart when both the first movable body and the second movable body are returned to the reference position through a predetermined performance operation from a state where they are not waiting at the reference position. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the process in the modification 2 of the pachinko game machine based on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A front view and a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and first, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be outlined with reference to this figure.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machines]
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine PM has a front frame 2 that is formed in a rectangular frame size corresponding to the front frame 2 that forms an open / close mounting frame on the front surface of the outer frame 1 that forms a vertical fixed holding frame that is configured in an outer rectangular frame size. The upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b arranged at the front left edge of each other are attached so as to be able to open and close and be attached and detached, and use a locking device 4 called a double lock provided at the front right edge. Therefore, the closed state is always kept engaged with the outer frame 1.

  On the front side of the front frame 2, a glass frame 5 and a ball tray unit 6 are assembled so that they can be opened and closed laterally and detachably using hinge mechanisms 7 a, 7 b, 7 c provided on the left side of the front side. It is always used in a closed state covering the front surface of the front frame 2. At the upper part of the front frame 2 located behind the glass frame 5, a rectangular frame-shaped storage frame (not shown) for detachably storing the game board 20 is provided, and this storage frame has a predetermined gauge setting. The configured game board 20 is detachably set and held so that the game area PA in front of the game board 20 can be faced through the glass frame 5 that is always closed and held.

  The glass frame 5 is configured such that a multi-layer glass is attached to a window frame attached to the front surface of the front frame 2 so as to be swingable and openable so as to close a window window. On the front side of the glass frame 5, there are provided a frame lighting device 10 that emits light according to the game development status, and a speaker 11 that generates sound effects according to the game development status. The ball tray unit 6 is provided with an upper ball tray 8 and a lower ball tray 9 which are tray members for storing game balls, and a launch handle 12 for performing a game ball launch operation is provided on the right side of the front of the lower ball tray 9. Is provided.

  The game board 20 is configured by using a decorative board 21 formed by attaching a cell printed with a predetermined pattern on a rectangular laminated plywood subjected to router processing or the like. On the front surface of the decorative plate 21, an outer rail and an inner rail are fixed in a circular arc shape, and a substantially circular game area PA in which a game ball can roll is defined, and a windmill and a large number of games are formed in the game area PA. Along with nails, various prize winning openings such as a general winning opening 60, a first special figure starting opening 61, a second special figure starting opening 62, a general drawing starting opening 63, a first large winning opening 64, a second large winning opening 65, etc. There are various display devices such as a first special symbol display device 71, a second special symbol display device 72, a first special symbol hold lamp 73, a second special figure hold lamp 74, a normal symbol display device 75, and a universal figure hold lamp 76. Is provided. A center ornament 22 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area PA, and a screen of an effect display device (for example, a liquid crystal panel) 70 is provided so as to be visible through the center opening of the center ornament 22. At the lower end of the game area PA, there is provided an out port 29 through which the game balls that have tumbled down without entering each winning port are discharged to the back side of the game board 20. Hereinafter, each component provided in the game board 20 is demonstrated in order.

  The general winning opening 60 includes a general winning detector 601 for detecting a game ball. The general winning detector 601 is a so-called passing type sensor that detects, for example, a game ball entering the general winning port 60, and generates general winning information indicating the winning when the game ball enters.

  The first special figure starting port 61 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “first special figure game”), and is used for detecting the entry of a game ball. A first start winning detector 611 is provided. The first start winning detector 611 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 61, and first start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated.

  The second special figure start port 62 is provided as a start winning opening corresponding to a second special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “second special figure game”). The second special figure start port 62 includes a second start winning detector 621, an electric combination 622, and an electric combination solenoid 623 for opening and closing the electric combination 622. The second start winning detector 621 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the second special figure start port 62, and second start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated. The electric accessory 622 is variable between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second special figure starting port 62 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than this state. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the inlet of the second special figure starting port 62 is arranged at a position covered by the first special figure starting port 61 (a position overlapping vertically). If the electric accessory 622 is not opened, the presence of the first special figure starting port 61 makes it difficult for a game ball to enter.

  The normal start port 63 includes a general start prize detector 631. The universal start winning detector 631 is, for example, a so-called passage type sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to the general start port 63, and generates a general start start passage information indicating the passage when the game ball passes. Note that the passing of the game ball to the general figure starting port 63 triggers a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for expanding the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62.

  The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) has a horizontal rectangular shape that becomes an open state as a “big hit” when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is suspended in a predetermined manner. This is a winning opening located below the PA. The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) includes a first big prize detector 641 (second big prize detector 651), a first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652), A first big prize opening solenoid 643 (second big prize opening solenoid 653) for opening and closing the first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652); The first grand prize detector 641 (second grand prize detector 651) is, for example, a so-called passing type sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize port 64 (second grand prize port 65). When a game ball enters, first grand prize information (second grand prize information) indicating the pitch is generated. The first electric accessory 642 (second electric accessory 652) has a normal state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the first grand prize opening 64 (second grand prize opening 65) and a game ball enters. The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) is changed to an open state that is easy to do. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning awards. However, the special game based on the first special figure game and the special game based on the second special figure game are executed with a single special prize outlet. Also good.

  Subsequently, the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) displays a variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol game (second special symbol game) and Stop display. The first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first special symbol (second special symbol) is 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” and Displayed with a “-” in the loss.

  The first special figure reservation lamp 73 (second special figure reservation lamp 74) is composed of two lamps adjacent to each other, and the first special figure game (second special figure game) depending on the number of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the lamps. ) Is displayed for the number of random numbers held (maximum 4). The number of random numbers held in the lottery of the first special figure hold lamp 73 (second special figure hold lamp 74) is changed between the first special game and the second special game during the fluctuation of the first special symbol (second special symbol). The number of lottery results won in the first special figure starting port 61 (second special figure starting port 62) during any of the executions, and indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation.

  In addition, since the 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) does not necessarily need to have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the 1st special symbol display device 71 (2nd special symbol display device 72) is It is set to an inconspicuous level and is arranged in the lower left corner of the game area PA. However, when the first special symbol (second special symbol) itself has a role to be played and the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is displayed, an effect display described below is used. You may comprise so that a 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal panel like the apparatus 70. FIG.

  The effect display device 70 mainly performs change display and stop display of the effect image including a decoration symbol that changes / stops in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a notice display, and also displays the decorative symbol on hold. Do. Specifically, on the screen of the effect display device 70, a decorative symbol display unit 700 on which a decorative symbol change display, stop display, and notice display are executed, and a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the first special symbol is executed. The first figure hold display part 701 to be displayed and the second figure hold display part 702 for executing the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are formed. Although the liquid crystal panel is used in the present embodiment, it may be formed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  The normal symbol display device 75 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. The general symbol holding lamp 76 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamp corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not yet executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 22 is installed around the effect display device 70 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the screen of the effect display device 70, and decoration. The center decoration 22 has five movable units 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 that perform a production operation according to the game development status, and lights and blinks according to the game development status and a visual production effect. A panel surface lighting device 23 is provided to increase the brightness.

  Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the front frame 2, a back set board 30 having a window 30 a communicating in the front-rear direction substantially at the center and formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 2 is detachably attached. Each part of the back set board 30 includes a storage tank 31 for storing a large number of game balls, a tank rail 32 extending from the prize ball tank 31 with a gentle downward slope, and a row of tank rails 32 in the front and rear. The game balls guided in an aligned state are paid out from the winning ball paying unit 33 and the winning ball paying unit 33 for paying out the game balls under predetermined conditions (for example, in response to a winning at each winning opening or a request from the card unit). A payout mechanism such as a prize ball passage 34 for guiding the played game ball to the upper ball tray 8 is provided.

  In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, there is a main control board 1000 for comprehensively controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM, control of game effects according to the type of frame / board (including version) and game development status. A sub control board 2000 for performing the game, an effect display device 70 for displaying an effect image for enhancing the fun of the game, and the like are provided. On the other hand, on the back side of the back set board 30, a payout control board 3000 for controlling the game ball payout operation by the prize ball payout unit 33 and the game ball discharge operation by the launching device 15 (see FIG. 3), a game facility A power supply board 4000 that receives power from the side and supplies power to various control boards and electric / electronic components is provided. In order to prevent unauthorized modification, these control boards are respectively arranged at predetermined positions on the back of the game board 20 or the back set board 30 in an assembled state accommodated in a transparent resin board case having a caulking structure and a sealing structure. Established.

  The pachinko gaming machine PM configured as described above can be used in a game in which the outer frame 1 is fixedly installed on the gaming island of the gaming facility, and the front frame 2, the glass frame 5, the ball tray unit 6 and the like are closed and locked. The game is started by storing the game ball in the upper ball tray 8 and rotating the launch handle 12. When the firing handle 12 is rotated, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 8 are sent to the launching mechanism one by one by the ball feed valve disposed on the back side of the glass frame 5, and the launching mechanism Is launched into the game area PA, and then the pachinko game is developed.

[Electrical configuration]
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with additional reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 3 is a schematic wiring diagram of electrical / electronic components such as a board attached to the game board 20 and the back set board 30. The main control board 1000, the sub control board 2000, and the payout control board 3000 include a CPU as an arithmetic unit that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that pre-stores programs that define the arithmetic processes of the CPU, and data handled by the CPU ( A RAM for temporarily storing various data generated during the game and a computer program read from the ROM is mounted.

  The main control board 1000 has a winning / failing lottery function triggered by the entrance of a game ball into the first special figure starting port 61 or the second special figure starting port 62, and a stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) determination function, symbol variation display function to first special symbol display device 71 and second special symbol display device 72, command and various information transmission function to sub-control board 2000, each prize It has a function to determine a prize ball payout triggered by winning a prize in the mouth. The main control board 1000 is connected to a sub control board 2000, a payout control board 3000, and the like by harnesses, and various commands and information are transmitted to these control boards so that the control boards are distributedly controlled. The overall operation of the machine PM is controlled. Between the main control board 1000 and the game board relay terminal board, transmission of information from the main control board 1000 to various components provided in the game board 20, and each winning detector 611, 621, 631, 641, Wiring for receiving a detection signal from 651 to the main control board 1000 is provided.

  Between the main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000, wiring for transmitting commands and information from the main control board 1000 (for example, information on game content determination random numbers, change start commands, change end commands, etc.) is provided. The main control board 1000 is connected to the sub control board 2000 so that one-way communication is possible.

  The sub control board 2000 includes an effect control board (also referred to as a so-called “sub-main control board”) 2000A that controls the overall effects based on commands and information from the main control board 1000, and commands from the effect control board 2000A. An image control board (also referred to as a so-called “sub-sub control board”) 2000B that controls image effects based on the board surface movable body units 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, the panel surface decoration device 23, power supply, etc. And a production interface board 2000C related to the interface.

  The effect control board 2000A stores a command receiving function (included in “information receiving means 2100” described later) for receiving commands and various information from the main control board 1000, and a variable effect pattern by the effect display device 70. Effect pattern storage function (included in “illustration variation pattern storage means 2212” described later) and an effect pattern determination function (described later) that determines a variation effect pattern based on commands and various information from the main control board 1000. (Included in “decorative symbol display content determination means 2210”).

  The image control board 2000B has a command receiving function for receiving commands from the effect control board 2000A (included in “information receiving means 2100” described later) and an image data storage function for storing a large number of effect image data (described later). "Included in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230"), the effect image data stored in the image data storage function (effect ROM substrate) is read out based on the command from the effect control board 2000A, via the liquid crystal relay board And an image display control function (included in “effect display control means 2200” to be described later) for causing the effect display device 70 to display an effect image.

  The production control board 2000A, the image control board 2000B, and the production interface board 2000C constituting the sub-control board 2000 are electrically connected to each other board-to-board (connector connection) without using a harness. It is physically integrated by connector connection.

  Among the sub-control boards 2000, between the effect control board 2000A and the main control board 1000, wiring for transmitting various control information such as commands from the main control board 1000 to the effect control board 2000A as described above. Is provided. Of the sub control board 2000, wiring for driving liquid crystal and supplying backlight power is provided between the image control board 2000B and the liquid crystal relay board. Further, among the sub-control boards 2000, the effect interface board 2000C includes wiring related to the interface with the movable unit 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 provided on the front side of the game board 20, and center decoration. Wiring relating to the interface with the panel surface lighting device 23 provided at 22 is provided.

  Between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000, commands and information transmission (for example, prize ball payout commands) from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 3000, and from the payout control board 3000 to the main control board 1000 are performed. Wiring for information transmission (for example, error information and prize ball payout completion information) is provided, and the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000 are connected to be capable of bidirectional communication.

[Movable unit]
Next, specific configurations of the movable body units 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 according to the present embodiment will be described below with additional reference to FIGS. 4 is a front view showing the first movable body unit 100 and the third movable body unit 300, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the first movable body unit 100 and the third movable body unit 300, and FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the movable body unit 100 and the third movable body unit 300, FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the second movable body unit 200, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a drive mechanism of the second movable body unit 200, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fourth movable body unit 400, FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth movable body unit 400, FIG. 11 is a plan view of the fourth movable body unit 400, and FIG. 12 is a fifth movable body unit. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view when 500 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view when the fifth movable body unit 500 is viewed from the rear. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the front and rear, left and right and up and down directions are defined with reference to the direction in the state of attachment to the pachinko gaming machine PM, and the directions of the arrows shown in each figure are the front and rear, respectively. This will be described as left and right and up and down.

<< First movable body unit >>
The first movable body unit 100 is disposed substantially at the left and right centers below the effect display device 70. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first movable body unit 100 includes a first movable body 101 formed in a star shape, a first motor 102 that is a drive source of the first movable body 101, and a first motor. 102, a pinion gear 103 coupled to the output shaft 102a, a rack gear 104 that meshes with the pinion gear 103 to form a rack and pinion in cooperation with the pinion gear 103, and a support member 105 that supports the rack gear 104 movably in the vertical direction. And a holding member 106 serving as a mounting base for these constituent members. The first movable body 101 is fixed to the front side of the rack gear 104. A stepping motor is used as the first motor 102.

  In the first movable body unit 100 having such a configuration, the pinion gear 103 is rotated in conjunction with the rotational drive by the first motor 102, and the rack gear 104 is moved in the vertical direction according to the rotation direction of the pinion gear 103. The first movable body 101 reciprocates in the vertical direction in a state where it covers a part of the screen of the effect display device 70. That is, the first movable body 101 moves back and forth in the vertical direction in front of the screen of the effect display device 70 by forward and reverse rotation of the first motor 102.

  In addition, the 1st movable body unit 100 detects the 1st movable body which consists of a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting that the 1st movable body 101 exists in a reference position (lower end position used as the starting point of production operation). Device (photo sensor) 110 is provided. On the other hand, a detected portion 111 is formed on the rear surface of the rack gear 104. The detected portion 111 is turned on when the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the first movable body detector 110 are shielded from light. Thus, it is detected that the first movable body 101 is present at the reference position. The detection signal of the first movable body detector 110 is output to the sub control board 2000 (the effect control board 2000A via the effect interface board 2000C).

<< 2nd movable body unit >>
The second movable body unit 200 is disposed below the effect display device 70 and on the left side of the front of the first grand prize winning port 64. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the second movable body unit 200 includes a second movable body 201 provided to be rotatable about the axis X with respect to the dial plate 206, and a drive source for the second movable body 201. A second motor 202, a gear mechanism 203 that is interposed between the second movable body 201 and the second motor 202 and transmits the rotational driving force of the second motor 202 to the second movable body 201, and these constituent members And a holding member 207 serving as an attachment base.

  The 2nd movable body 201 has the needle part 201a formed in the shape of a clock hand, and the disk part 201c connected with the needle part 201a via the connection part 201b. The gear mechanism 203 is integrally formed on the back side of the disk portion 201 c of the second movable body 201, the drive gear 204 coupled to the output shaft 202 a of the second motor 202, the intermediate gear 205 that externally meshes with the drive gear 204. And a driven gear (not shown) that externally meshes with the intermediate gear 205. A stepping motor is used as the second motor 202.

  In the second movable body unit 200 having such a configuration, the rotational driving force of the second motor 202 is transmitted to the second movable body 201 via the gear mechanism 203 and interlocked with the rotational driving by the second motor 202. The needle portion 201a of 201 rotates in one direction (clockwise direction) with respect to the dial plate 206. At this time, every time the second motor 202 rotates once (360 degrees), the second movable body 201 rotates only once (360 degrees).

  The second movable body unit 200 is a second composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting that the second movable body 201 is present at a reference position (a twelve o'clock position that is the starting point of the rendering operation). A movable body detector (photosensor) 210 is provided. On the other hand, the detected part 211 is formed in the disk part 201c of the second movable body 201, and the detected part 211 shields light between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the second movable body detector 210. Is turned on, and it is detected that the second movable body 201 is present at the reference position. The detection signal of the second movable body detector 210 is output to the sub control board 2000 (the effect control board 2000A via the effect interface board 2000C).

<< 3rd movable body unit >>
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the third movable body unit 300 has a left third movable body unit 300 (L) disposed on the left side of the first movable body unit 100 below the effect display device 70. ) And the right third movable body unit 300 (R) disposed on the right side of the first movable body unit 100. Since the third movable body unit 300 (L) and the third movable body unit 300 (R) have substantially symmetrical shapes and operations from side to side with respect to the first movable body unit 100, the same constituent members are used. In the following, the third movable body unit 300 (L) will be described as a representative.

  The third movable body unit 300 includes a third movable body 301 formed in a flame shape, a third motor 302 that is a driving source of the third movable body 301, and a base end portion connected to an output shaft 302 a of the third motor 302. It has an elongated plate-like arm member 303 that is coupled and swingable up and down around the base end portion, and a holding member 304 that serves as a mounting base for these component members. The third movable body 301 is rotatably supported on the front surface of the holding member 304 via a horizontal support shaft 301a extending in the front-rear direction. A cylindrical engagement pin 303 a that protrudes forward is formed at the distal end (the end opposite to the base end) of the arm member 303, and the engagement pin 303 a is the third movable body 301. The third movable body 301 and the arm member 303 are connected to each other by being slidably inserted into the long hole-shaped engagement hole 301b. A stepping motor is used as the third motor 302.

  In the third movable body unit 300 having such a configuration, the arm member 303 is swung in the vertical direction in conjunction with the rotational drive by the third motor 302, and the engagement pin 303a is moved to the third position along with the swing of the arm member 303. By pushing the movable body 301 up and down, the third movable body 301 swings around the horizontal support shaft 301a. That is, the third movable body 301 moves back and forth in the vertical direction in front of the screen of the effect display device 70 by forward and reverse rotation of the third motor 302.

  The third movable body unit 300 detects the third movable body including a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting that the third movable body 301 is present at the reference position (the lower end position that is the starting point of the rendering operation). Device (photosensor) 310 is provided. On the other hand, a detected portion 311 is formed on the rear surface side of the third movable body 301, and the detected portion 311 shields light between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the third movable body detector 310. Is turned on when the third movable body 301 is present at the reference position. The detection signal of the third movable body detector 310 is output to the sub control board 2000 (the effect control board 2000A via the effect interface board 2000C).

<< 4th movable body unit >>
As shown in FIG. 1, the fourth movable body unit 400 includes a left fourth movable body unit 400 (L) disposed in front of the left side surface of the effect display device 70 and a front side of the right side surface of the effect display device 70. And the right movable unit 400 (R) disposed in the. The fourth movable body unit 400 (L) and the fourth movable body unit 400 (R) have substantially symmetrical shapes and operations with respect to the effect display device 70 as the center, and hereinafter, the fourth movable body unit 400 ( R) will be described as a representative.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the fourth movable body unit 400 includes a fourth movable body 401 formed in a claw shape, a fourth motor 402 that is a drive source of the fourth movable body 401, and a fourth movable body. Three support members 403, 404, and 405 that support the body 401, a drive gear 406 coupled to the output shaft 402 a of the fourth motor 402, and a rack gear 407 a that externally meshes with the drive gear 406 at one end. A connection arm 407 whose other end swings in the front-rear direction with the one end as the center, and a projection 408 a engages with the elongated hole 407 b of the connection arm 407 and connects along the guide hole 403 a of the upper support member 403. A sliding member 408 that slides in the front-rear direction in conjunction with the movement, a clamping member 409 provided at the lower end of the movable plate member across the lower support member 405, and a second member fixed to the central support member 404. With the fixed claw member 422, a cover member 425 attached to the upper surface of the upper support member 403, a.

  The fourth movable body 401 includes a movable plate member 420 serving as a base of the movable body, and a movable claw member 421 having three claws spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the three claws of the movable claw member 421. The fixed claw members 422 are respectively disposed between the two. The slide member 408 is attached to the movable plate member 420 with the upper support member 403 interposed therebetween, and the movable plate member 420 reciprocates in the front-rear direction in conjunction with the back-and-forth movement of the slide member. An arm portion 423a of a rotation shaft 423 is connected to the upper and lower shaft portions 420a of the movable plate member 420, and the rotation shaft 423 is rotatably supported by the central support member 404. A guide roller 424 is rotatably held in the upper guide hole 403 a of the upper support member 403 and the lower guide hole 405 a of the lower support member 405, and the movable plate member 420 can be smoothly moved back and forth by the two guide rollers 424. Be guided to. The distal end side connecting portion 421 a of the movable claw member 421 is rotatably connected to the support shaft portion 420 b of the movable plate member 420, and the proximal end side connecting portion 421 b of the movable claw member 421 is connected to the guide recessed portion 404 a of the central support member 404. The movable claw member 421 is connected to the movable plate member 420 so as to be tiltable relative to the movable plate member 420. A stepping motor is used as the fourth motor 402.

  In the fourth movable body unit 400 having such a configuration, the connecting arm 407 swings back and forth in conjunction with the rotational drive by the fourth motor 402, so that the fourth movable body is coupled with the slide member 408 connected to the connecting arm 407. The entire 401 swings in the front-rear direction. At this time, every time the fourth motor 402 rotates once (360 degrees), the fourth movable body 401 swings one reciprocation in the front-rear direction. In the fourth movable body 401, the movable claw member 421 tilts back and forth relative to the movable plate member 420. Further, since the fixed claw member 422 is fixed to the central support member 404, it does not move back and forth with the movable plate member 420 and the movable claw member 421, and is movable when the fourth movable body 401 is at a reference position (front end position) described later. The claw member 421 and the fixed claw member 422 are substantially parallel when viewed from the front, but when the fourth movable body 401 moves from the reference position (front end position) to the rear end position, the movable claw member 421 and the fixed claw member 422 are in the front-rear direction. Sneak away.

  The fourth movable body unit 400 detects the fourth movable body composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting that the fourth movable body 401 is present at the reference position (the front end position that is the starting point of the rendering operation). Device (photosensor) 410 is provided. On the other hand, a detected portion 411 is formed on the slide member 408 connected to the fourth movable body 401, and the detected portion 411 causes the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the fourth movable body detector 410 to be connected. It is turned on when the gap is shielded, and it is detected that the fourth movable body 401 is present at the reference position. The detection signal of the fourth movable body detector 410 is output to the sub control board 2000 (the effect control board 2000A via the effect interface board 2000C).

<< 5th movable body unit >>
The fifth movable body unit 500 is disposed above the effect display device 70. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the fifth movable body unit 500 is a fifth movable body 501 that is a signboard that displays a logo related to the character, and a fifth movable body 501 that is a drive source of the fifth movable body 501. A motor 502, a cover member 503 that covers the back side of the fifth movable body 501, a substantially disc-shaped cam member 504 coupled to the output shaft 502a of the fifth motor 502, and a support member 505 fixed to the cover member 503. And an arm member 506 configured to engage with the protrusion 504a of the cam member 504 and swing up and down around the shaft 505a of the support member 505.

  The fifth movable body 501 includes a movable body main body 501a that exhibits a decorative effect, a sandwiching portion 501b that is detachably attached to the movable body main body 501a with the two guide holes 505b of the support member 505 interposed therebetween, and an arm member And a cylindrical engaging portion 501c that engages with the engaging hole 506a of 506. A rail portion (not shown) that engages with the guide hole 505b of the support member 505 is formed in the clamping portion 500b, and the rail portion of the clamping portion 500b is movable in a state of being engaged with the guide hole 505b of the support member 505. The vertical movement of the fifth movable body 501 is guided by the support member 505 by being fixed to the body main body 501a with screws. The cam member 504 is formed with a protrusion 504 a extending forward. The protrusion 504 a engages with the protrusion hole 506 b of the arm member 506, so that the rotational driving force of the fifth motor 502 is applied to the cam member 504. Is transmitted to the arm member 506 via. In the arm member 506, the shaft portion 505a of the support member 505 is inserted into the bearing portion 506c formed on one end side, and the engagement portion 501c of the fifth movable body 501 is engaged in the engagement hole 506a formed on the other end side. Accordingly, the other end side of the arm member 506 (that is, the fifth movable body 501 engaged with the engagement hole 506a) is configured to be swingable up and down around the bearing portion 506c. A stepping motor is used as the fifth motor 502.

  In the fifth movable body unit 500 having such a configuration, the cam member 504 rotates in one direction in conjunction with the rotational drive by the fifth motor 502, whereby the fifth movable body 501 swings in the vertical direction together with the arm member 506. Exercise. At this time, every time the fifth motor 502 rotates once (360 degrees), the fifth movable body 501 swings one reciprocation in the vertical direction.

  The fifth movable body unit 500 detects the fifth movable body composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting that the fifth movable body 501 is present at the reference position (the lower end position that is the starting point of the rendering operation). Device (photosensor) 510 is provided. On the other hand, a detected portion 511 is formed on the cam member 504 connected to the fifth movable body 501, and the detected portion 511 causes the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the fifth movable body detector 510 to be detected. When the space is shielded from light, it is turned on, and it is detected that the fifth movable body 501 is present at the reference position. The detection signal of the fifth movable body detector 510 is output to the sub control board 2000 (the effect control board 2000A via the effect interface board 2000C).

[Function configuration]
Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine PM (mainly the main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000) according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to the block diagram of FIG.

<Main control board>
First, the main control board 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling main games (first special figure game, second special figure game, special game, etc.), auxiliary games (general figure game, etc.) and general games. Various game information on the side of the sub-control board 2000 [for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R jackpot (with ball), 2R jackpot (without ball), jackpot, disengagement}, etc. Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information (for example, variation time, special game start signal, status information, end signal, hold information, etc.), and predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes And a prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the payout control board 3000 so as to pay out the payout amount.

  The game control unit 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired, and a ball determination unit 1110 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered each winning port (starting port or the like), and based on the determination result, each random number Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring the number, the hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a first special figure described in detail later A random determination means 1135 for determining whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the electric accessory 622 of the second special chart start port 62 is open based on the game random number, the second special figure game random number, and the common figure game random number, and a first special symbol and Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 for determining whether or not the second special symbol variation start condition (not special game, special symbol variation, etc.) is satisfied, and stop symbol of each symbol And variable parameters Symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the screen (variation time, etc.), display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 Electric Chu open / close control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the game, special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, the first special figure game and the first game 2 With regard to the special figure game and the general figure game, a specific game control means 1180 for determining which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and a process for changing the game state based on the determination, current and past games Gaming state [e.g., state relating to main game {normal gaming state, specific gaming state (probability varying gaming state, time-reduced gaming state, limited frequency gaming state), special gaming state}, ordinary game Related states (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), stop symbol and variation pattern information related to special symbols and normal symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, number of rounds and winning number information)] Game-related information temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing and the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entry determination means 1110 goes to the first special figure start opening entrance determination means 1111 and the second special figure start opening 62 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start opening 61. 2nd special figure start opening entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered, and a general figure start entrance entrance judgment for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the general figure start opening 63 Means 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 acquires a random number related to the first special figure game (referred to as a “first special figure game random number”) based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 61. 1st special figure game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring the random number (first winning random number, first variation pattern determining random number, first special symbol determining random number, etc.) according to the determination result And determining whether or not to acquire a random number related to the second special figure game (referred to as a “second special figure game random number”) based on the game ball entering the second special figure start port 62 A second special figure game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for obtaining the random number (second winning random number, second variation pattern determination random number, second special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the result, and a random number ( (This is called “general game random number”). Having a Prussian view game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 for acquiring the random number based on the.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” or “0” assigned according to the type of random numbers (for example, winning random numbers or variation pattern determining random numbers). ”To“ 255 ”, which is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range. The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in a random number is a method in which values are expressed in order along the random number sequence (Paras One method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) Can be cited as a method for determining the value by chance (initial value update method), a combination thereof, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first special figure game random number acquired in a situation where the first special symbol change permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is changed. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the first special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a until permission is granted, and the second special figure game random number acquired in a situation where the second special symbol variation permission is not given. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store, and based on the determination result, the second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol fluctuation permission is lowered, and normal symbol fluctuation It is determined whether or not the temporary game random number acquired in a situation where the permission is not granted is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the random number is held in the temporary figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Having a Prussian view holding means 1133 for. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. The first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the transition to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big win or a small winner (for example, the special game execution permission flag is internally turned on). Means 1135a, a success / failure lottery table 1135b that is referred to when performing the success / failure lottery, and an electric chew release availability determination means 1135c that determines whether or not to open the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62; And an electric chew opening / rejection lottery table 1135d that is referred to in the opening lottery of the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62. Hereinafter, a success / failure lottery table 1135b referred to at the time of the special game success / failure lottery and an electric chew release success / failure lottery table 1135d referred to at the time of the open lottery of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62 will be described. Detailed description.

  First, the success / failure lottery table 1135b referred to at the time of the special game success / failure lottery, the first special figure game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing the success / failure lottery regarding the first special figure game, A second special figure game success / failure lottery table 1135b-2 which is referred to when performing a success / failure lottery concerning the second special figure game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot and the jackpot are configured in the same table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot and the jackpot may be determined in different tables. Here, Table 1 in FIG. 15 is an example of the success / failure lottery table 1135b. As can be seen from Table 1, the jackpot probability is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the small hit probability is set higher for the second special symbol than for the first special symbol. . The following jackpot and jackpot probabilities are merely examples.

  Next, Table 2 in FIG. 16 shows an example of an electric chew opening / rejection lottery table 1135d that is referred to in the open lottery of the electric accessory 622 in the second special figure starting port 62. As can be seen from Table 2, in this embodiment, when the normal symbol time shortening (short time) flag is on, the electric chew release winning probability is set higher.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 obtains the stop symbol and variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the first special symbol based on the acquired first special symbol game random number (particularly, the special symbol determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number). Based on the first special figure content determining means 1141 to be determined and the acquired second special figure game random number (especially, special symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number), the stop symbol and variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the second special symbol 2) a special figure content determining unit 1142 for determining a normal symbol stop symbol based on the acquired general game game random number (particularly, a normal symbol determining random number and a variation pattern determining random number) Have.

  The first special symbol content determining unit 1141 (second special symbol content determining unit 1142) is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern related to the first special symbol (second special symbol). It has a determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). Further, the first special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a (second special symbol content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to when the first special symbol (second special symbol) is determined as a stop symbol. Reference stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 (second special symbol stop symbol determination lottery table 1142a-1) and reference when determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol (second special symbol) 1st special figure fluctuation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 (second special figure fluctuation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2).

  Here, Table 3 of FIG. 17 shows an example of the first special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 and the second special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1142a-1. As can be seen from Table 3, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of jackpot symbols. The profit state at the time of the special game and the game state after the special game are determined based on the type of the symbol and the game state (this will be described later).

  Next, Table 4 in FIG. 18 shows an example of the first special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 and the second special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2. In the present embodiment, the table configurations of both are the same, so they are summarized. As can be seen from the table, first, in the case of a lost game in a short-time game, a relatively short variation time is selected as compared with other lost tables. Further, a different variation pattern may be selected according to the number of balls to be held (for example, when there are three or four holds at the time of holding digestion, a short change time is selected. It may be configured to be.)

  Next, the general symbol content determination means 1143 has a general symbol content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. Further, the general symbol content determination lottery table 1143a determines the normal symbol stop symbol determination reference table 1143a-1 which is referred to when the normal symbol stop symbol is determined, and the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time). A reference table 1143a-2 for determining a general-purpose variation mode to be referred to. It should be noted that the general-purpose content determination means 1143 refers to the general-purpose content determination lottery table 1143a, and assigns a predetermined winning symbol “7” when winning is determined based on the general-purpose game random number (winning random number). On the other hand, when the losing is determined, a predetermined losing diagram type “-” is assigned. Further, the general symbol content determination means 1143 refers to the general symbol variation mode determination reference table 1143a-2, and when the normal symbol fluctuates under the condition that the normal symbol time shortening (short time) flag is on, the flag is set. It is configured to fluctuate for a short time compared to the case of winning in a situation where it is off {for example, the fluctuation time X = 1 second (short time) when the normal symbol time reduction flag is on, the normal symbol Fluctuation time Y when time reduction flag is off = 30 seconds (long time)}.

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a first special symbol control means 1151 that performs control to stop and display the first special symbol after the first special symbol is changed for a predetermined time on the first special symbol display device 71, and a second special symbol. On the display device 72, the second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling the display to stop after the second special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 75 are variably displayed for a predetermined time. And a general-purpose control means 1153 for performing a control to stop and display.

  Here, the first special figure control means 1151 has first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141. . The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. The second special figure control means 1152 has second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1153 has an ordinary symbol variation time management unit 1153a for managing the variation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 75. The common figure fluctuation time management means 1153a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing control for opening and closing the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is satisfied, The electric chew opening time determination reference table 1163 that is referred to when determining the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62 and the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62 are shown. And an electric chew release time management timer 1162 to be managed. Here, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew opening time determination reference table 1163, and when the electric chew opening lottery is won in a situation where the normal symbol time shortening (short time) flag is on, It is configured to be opened for a longer time compared to the case where it is won in a situation where is turned off {for example, the opening time when the normal symbol time reduction flag is on, α = 3 seconds (long time), normal Opening time β = 0.1 second (short time) when the symbol time shortening flag is off}.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (bonus) is satisfied. Specifically, the special game (bonus) execution permission flag is won. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not has occurred and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, A special game content determining means 1172 that sets a special game related information temporary storage means 1191c and a first big prize opening 64 or a second big prize opening 65 in an open state under predetermined conditions (round time, etc.) Special game execution means 1173 for executing the jackpot) and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, management of opening and closing times of the first big prize opening 64 and the second big prize opening 65) Having a different game time management unit 1174,. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a round execution timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

  Here, Table 5 in FIG. 19 is an example of a special game content reference table. As can be seen from Table 5, the winning symbol “7” is a high-profit special game that can earn a lot of balls. On the other hand, the winning symbol “1, 3, 2, 4” is a low-profit special game that hardly obtains a game. Also, in the case of the winning symbol “7” and the winning symbol “1, 3”, although the opening time is different (the former is 30 seconds and the latter is 0.5 seconds), during the round, the first big prize opening 64 or the second big This is common in that a special game is executed in which the winning opening 65 is kept open. On the other hand, in the case of the winning symbol “2, 4”, a special game with an open pattern that opens and closes during one round is executed. As described above, when the winning symbol “1, 3” and the winning symbol “2, 4” are compared, the one opening / closing time (0.25 second) is the same and the opening / closing is different although it is internally different. Since the number of times is the same (the former is open / closed twice per round, 2 rounds, the latter is open / closed twice per round, 2 rounds per round), the appearance is exactly the same. A special game of patterns is unfolded.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And having. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a special figure game short time counter 1181a capable of counting the special figure game short time. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game (referred to as “probability variation game”) in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, or a special symbol variation time relative to that in a normal game. Short time-saving games (referred to as “time-short games”). Further, the specific game availability / content determination means 1183 includes a special table specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a referred to when determining whether or not to shift to a specific game related to a special symbol, and a specification related to a normal symbol. It further includes a reference table 1183b for determining whether or not to shift to a game and determining the contents of the game and determining the contents thereof.

  Here, Table 6 in FIG. 20 shows an example of a special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a (particularly, a game state determination reference table). Here, before explaining the contents of Table 6, each gaming state in this embodiment is organized. First, the “probability game state” refers to a state in which the winning probability of transitioning to a special game is higher than the “normal game state” (the “special symbol probability change flag” is on). The “short-time gaming state” refers to a state in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shorter than the “normal gaming state” (the “special symbol short-time flag” is on). In the present embodiment, the time symbol flag for the normal symbol is also turned on in conjunction with the time symbol flag for the special symbol. Note that, as will be described in detail later in the section of processing, when the special symbol time-short flag is turned off, the normal symbol time-short flag is also turned off.

  Here, the special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a includes a number determination reference table which is referred to when determining the number of game states (probability change, time reduction) when the game state is switched. In the case of probability variation games, there is no limit on the number of times that the game state continues until the next jackpot (in the case of a short time, the next jackpot is also for the short-time game). On the other hand, in the case of a regular game with a short time, the game is configured to continue for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  Next, the game related information temporary storage means 1190 is a special figure game related information temporary storage for temporarily storing information related to special figure games (main game) such as control related to special symbols and control related to special games. The storage means 1191 and the temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing information related to the general game, such as control related to the normal symbol and information related to the electric accessory 622 of the second start port 62. And having.

  Here, the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 temporarily stores on / off information of various flags in various gaming states relating to the first special figure game and the second special figure game, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. First special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing information relating to display control of the special figure game side game state for temporarily storing information relating to the game state of the special figure game side Temporary storage means 1191b and special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for temporarily storing information related to special game processing.

  Further, the general-purpose game-related information temporary storage means 1192 temporarily stores general-purpose game-related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information related to display control of normal symbols, and information related to the game state on the general-purpose game side. And a normal game side game state temporary storage means 1192b.

  The sub control board 2000 performs effect display control on the effect display device 70 based on the information receiving means 2100 for receiving commands and various information from the main control board 1000 side, and commands from the main control board 1000 side. Effect display control means 2200 to be performed, effect actor control means 2300 for controlling the driving of the movable body units 100 to 500, and general effect information (including flags) related to processing executed on the sub-control board 2000 side. Production-related information temporary storage means 2400 for performing.

  The information receiving means 2100 has main-side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information related to the special figure game from the main control board 1000 side. The information temporarily stored here is appropriately referred to as necessary by each means described later in each process described below.

  The effect display control means 2200 is a decoration symbol display control means 2210 for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the decoration symbol display unit 700 of the effect display device 70, and the determination of the hold information and hold prefetch of the decoration symbols. There is a drawing hold information display control means 2220 that performs all the control related to the display processing of the hold information on the drawing hold display portions 701 and 702 of the effect display device 70 such as processing and display processing.

  The decorative symbol display control means 2210 is a display for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol and a variable effect pattern based on the symbol information from the main control board 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2110. Content determination means 2211 and a drawing change pattern storage means for storing all data related to the effect display including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the decorative design and the change design pattern of the decorative design. 2212. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2211 is referred to when determining the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2211a for reference when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol. And a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211b for the purpose. Here, Table 7 of FIG. 21 is an example of the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2211a, and Table 8 of FIG. 22 is an example of the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211b. As can be seen from Table 7 and Table 8, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol are based on the special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation pattern information) transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. It is configured to be determined. In addition, as for the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, it is determined by lottery based on the attribute information of the special symbol in the case of winning, and in the case of losing, it is determined by lottery based on whether it is reach or non-reach, The decorative pattern variation pattern is configured to be uniquely identified based on the special symbol variation pattern, but is not limited thereto. For example, the decoration symbol may be uniquely determined by being tied to the special symbol stop symbol. Here, in Table 8, “normal reach” refers to an aspect in which one of the three symbol sequences temporarily stops and then the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates. Super reach A refers to a mode in which two of the three symbol rows temporarily stop and then the remaining one symbol row fluctuates. Super reach B refers to a mode in which a character appears and attacks a fluctuating symbol row after two of the three symbol rows temporarily stop. Super reach C refers to a mode in which two of the three image sequences temporarily stop, and then the remaining one image sequence fluctuates very slowly.

  The drawing hold information display control means 2220 has a hold information temporary storage means 2221 for temporarily storing various information related to the hold.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2200 can also provide effects other than image display (movable body) such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the frame lighting device 10 and the panel lighting device 23 and sound output from the speaker 11. (Excluding production).

  The production actor control means 2300 includes a movable body operation pattern storage means 2320 for storing data relating to the movable body operation pattern determined in conjunction with the variation effect pattern of the decorative design, and the movable body unit 100 according to the movable body operation pattern. There are movable body drive control means 2310 for controlling the production operations of .about.500, and production operation related information temporary storage means 2330 for temporarily storing information related to the production. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the movable body operation pattern storage unit 2320 is referred to when determining a movable body operation pattern in which a series of driving modes of the motors 102, 202, 302, 402, and 502 are determined in order to operate the movable bodies 101 to 501. The movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321 is provided. At this time, among the plurality of variation effect patterns described above, some of the variation effect patterns include movable body motion pattern information (for example, motion pattern number), and the variation display pattern determination means 2211 performs the variation. When an effect pattern is selected, the movable body motion pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern is designated (execution requested) from the movable body motion pattern determination reference table 2321. Here, Table 9 in FIG. 23 is an example of the movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321. As can be seen from Table 9, in this example, the movable body motion pattern determination reference table 2321 has 10 movable body motion patterns prepared, and the movable body motion pattern numbers (1 to 10) to be selected are selected. ) Is required to perform the rendering operation of one or more movable bodies 101-501. For example, when the movable body operation pattern number “4” is selected, the rendering operation for the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 is requested, and the movable body operation pattern number “10” is selected. Is required to produce effects for all the movable bodies 101, 201, 301, 401, 501. Here, in the actual movable body operation pattern, the operation content of each of the movable bodies 101 to 501 is defined by the number of motor steps, the drive speed, the rotation direction, the operation time, and the like.

  Note that Table 9 in FIG. 23 indicates the operation frequency at which each of the movable bodies 101 to 501 is subjected to the rendering operation through all ten movable body operation patterns registered in the movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321. It is. For example, the first movable body 101 has an opportunity to be used in 7 patterns of pattern numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 out of a total of 10 movable body operation patterns. / 10 ". As can be seen from this table, the operation frequency at which the movable bodies 101 to 501 are subjected to the rendering operation is as follows: first movable body (7/10)> second movable body (6/10)> third movable body (5 / 10)> fourth movable body (4/10)> fifth movable body (3/10) in this order, and in this example, the operation of the first movable body 101 among the plurality of movable bodies 101-501. The highest frequency is set.

  Next, the movable body effect operation control means 2310 performs control to operate each of the movable bodies 101 to 501 in accordance with the operation content (number of motor steps, drive speed, rotation direction, operation time, etc.) determined in the movable body operation pattern. Do. The operations of the movable bodies 101 to 501 are all set so as to start from the reference position and finally return to the reference position in accordance with the movable body operation pattern, and are completed during one decoration pattern change. It is configured.

  Furthermore, the movable body drive control means 2310 is configured to check the movable bodies 101 to 501 at the confirmation timing at which the movable bodies 101 to 501 are expected to be present at the reference position (for example, at the start of variation of the decorative symbol, during variation, or at the time of variation stop). When it is determined that the movable body 101-501 is abnormal, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 that performs abnormality determination processing on whether or not 101-501 exists at the reference position, the movable bodies 101-501 are moved. Retry operation execution means 2312 for executing a retry operation (recovery operation) for returning to the reference position, and a return timing determination to be referred to when determining the return timing for returning the movable bodies 101 to 501 to the reference position A reference table 2313.

  Here, Table 10 in FIG. 24 is an example of the return timing determination reference table 2313. As can be seen from Table 10, in this embodiment, the return timing of each of the movable bodies 101 to 501 is set to the operation frequency (first movable body> second movable body> third movable body> fourth movable body used for the rendering operation. The body> the fifth movable body). Hereinafter, the return timing of each movable body 101-501 will be described in detail.

(Return timing of the first movable body)
(1) If an abnormality is detected at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, the variation is returned to the reference position immediately before stopping the variation. (2) If the abnormality is detected during the variation, the variation is stopped. (3) If an abnormality is detected when the change is stopped, the next change (the next change after the change) is returned to the reference position immediately before the change is stopped.

(Return timing of the second movable body)
(1) When an abnormality is detected at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, the reference position is returned almost simultaneously with the start of the variation. (2) When the abnormality is detected during the variation, the variation is stopped. (3) If an abnormality is detected when the change is stopped, the reference position is returned almost simultaneously with the start of the next change.

(Return timing of the third movable body)
(1) If an abnormality is detected at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, the standard is set step by step through five recovery processes such as the start of the variation, the start of the next variation, the start of the variation one after another, and so on. (2) If an abnormality is detected during the change, stepwise by a recovery process five times, such as the start of the next change, the start of the next change, the start of the next change, etc. (3) If an abnormality is detected when the fluctuation is stopped, the recovery process is repeated five times, such as when the next fluctuation starts, the next fluctuation starts, the next fluctuation starts, and so on. Return to the reference position step by step.

(Return timing of the fourth movable body)
(1) If an abnormality is detected at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, the reference position is restored by two recovery processes at the start of the variation and at the stop of the variation, and (2) an abnormality occurs during the variation. If it is detected, it is returned to the reference position almost once at the same time when the fluctuation is stopped. (3) If an abnormality is detected at the time when the fluctuation is stopped, it is almost once at the same time as when the next fluctuation is stopped. Return to the reference position.

(Return timing of the fifth movable body)
(1) When an abnormality is detected at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, the reference position is returned immediately before the variation is stopped. (2) When the abnormality is detected during the variation, the variation is stopped. Return to the reference position immediately before (3) If an abnormality is detected when the change is stopped, return to the reference position immediately before stopping the next change (the change after the change).

  Moreover, even if the movable body drive control means 2310 detects any abnormality of the movable bodies 101 to 501 by the movable body abnormality determination execution means 2311, the movable body drive control means 2310 does not move until the return timing is reached. The (movable body in which the abnormality is detected) is operated according to the movable body operation pattern. That is, the operation start positions of the movable bodies 101 to 501 according to the movable body operation pattern are set to the reference positions in principle as described above, but in this embodiment, some abnormality occurs and the movable body Even if 101 to 501 do not exist at the normal operation start position (reference position), the operation of the movable bodies 101 to 501 is controlled according to the movable body operation pattern until the return timing is reached (the operation is not stopped). ) Has one feature.

[processing]
Next, a processing flow of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Processing on the main control board>
First, the flow of processing on the main control board 1000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, in step S1100, the main control board 1000 executes a winning process for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including a general-purpose starting port that indirectly contributes) related to special game transition. Next, in step S1400, the main control board 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, in step S1500, the main control board 1000 executes a later-described normal game control process. Next, in step S1800, the main control board 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step S1900, the main control board 1000 transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. The process returns to step S1100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step S1100 in FIG. First, in step S1200, the main control board 1000 executes a general game random number acquisition process described later. In step S1300, the main control board 1000 executes a special figure game random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step S1400.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the universal game random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step S1200 in FIG. First, in step S 1202, the ordinary drawing start entrance ball judging means 1113 judges whether or not a game ball has entered (passed) the ordinary figure winning entrance 63. In the case of Yes in step S1202, in step S1204, the general game game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1123 refers to the general map hold information temporary storage unit 1133a, and determines whether or not the hold ball is within the upper limit (for example, 4). judge. In the case of Yes in step S1204, the ordinary game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1123 obtains an ordinary game random number in step S1206. Subsequently, in step S1208, the general figure holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the normal figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the order information indicating the number of the holding. The process proceeds to the special process game random number acquisition process in step S1300. In addition, also when it is No in step S1202 and step S1204, it transfers to the following process (the special figure game random number acquisition process of step S1300).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of special figure game random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step S1300 in FIG. First, in step S1302, the first special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not the first start winning information is received from the first start winning detector 611 of the first special figure starting port 61. In the case of Yes in step S1302, in step S1304, the first special figure game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit (for example, four). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step S1304, in step S1306 and step S1308, the first special figure game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 performs the first special figure game random number (first winning random number, first variation pattern determination random number, first special symbol). And the first special figure holding means 1131 stores the first special figure game random number in the first special figure holding information temporarily together with the order information indicating what number of the first special symbol holding means 1131 holds. Set in the storage means 1131a. Next, in step S1309, the information transmitting unit 1200 refers to the first special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, and obtains information as to what number of hold the random number is stored for the first special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 (effect control board 2000A). Next, the second special figure starting port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not the second start winning information has been received from the second start winning detector 621 of the second special figure starting port 62. In the case of Yes in step S1310, in step S1312, the second special figure game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit (for example, four). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step S1312, in step S1314 and step S1316, the second special figure game random number acquisition execution means 1122 performs the second special figure game random number (second winning random number, second variation pattern determination random number, second special symbol). And the second special figure holding means 1132 obtains the second special figure game random number temporarily with the second special figure game random number together with the order information indicating what number of the second special symbol is held. Set in the storage means 1132a. Next, in step S1317, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1132a, and acquires information on the number of reservations for which the random number is stored for the second special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 (production control board 2000A) side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination execution process in step S1400). If NO in step S1302 and step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1310. If NO in step S1310 and step S1312, the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination execution process in step S1400).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the electric chew drive determination execution process according to the subroutine of step S1400 in FIG. First, in step S1402, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1402, in step S1404, the universal chart control means 1153 refers to the universal figure game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the normal symbol variation flag is OFF. In the case of Yes in step S1404, in step S1406, the common figure content determination unit 1143 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step S1406, in step S1408, the electric chew release permission determination unit 1135c refers to the general game related information temporary storage unit 1192, and the game state information on the normal game side (the current game state is an easy release state). And whether or not the time shortening flag is on) is determined, and based on the ordinary game random number to be digested this time, the determination is made by referring to the electric chew release success / failure lottery table 1135d. Based on the result of the determination, the general symbol content determining means 1143 determines the stop symbol with reference to the general symbol stop symbol determination reference table 1143a-1. Next, in step S1410, the general figure content determining means 1143 refers to the general figure game related information temporary storage means 1192, obtains the game state information on the general figure game side, and then refers to the general figure variation mode determination reference. Referring to the table 1143a-2, a predetermined time is set in the normal figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 (determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol). Subsequently, in step S1412, the general-purpose control means 1153 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the general-purpose game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step S1414, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the general-purpose control means. 1153 starts normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display device 75 after starting the normal symbol change management timer 1153a-1. Next, in step S1416, the common figure fluctuation time management unit 1153a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step S1416, in step S1418, the universal symbol control means 1153 finalizes and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal symbol content determination means 1143 in step S1408 on the normal symbol display device 75. Then, in step S1420, the ordinary figure control means 1153 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the ordinary figure game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step S <b> 1422, the condition determination unit 1162 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step S1422, in step S1424, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192 to acquire the game state information on the ordinary game side, and based on the game state. Then, referring to the electric chew release time determination reference table 1163, the release time of the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is determined, and the release time is set in the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1426, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step S1428, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62.

  Next, in step S1430, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew release time management timer 1162, and has reached the end timing of the open time temporarily stored in the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step S1430, in step S1432, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62. Next, in step S1434, the electric chew release control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and performs the next process (normal game control process in step S1500). Migrate to

  If NO in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1430. If NO in step S1404, the process proceeds to step S1416. If NO in step S1406, step S1416, step S1422, and step S1430, the next process (step S1500) is performed. Normal game control process).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step S1500. First, in step S1600 (1), the main control board 1000 executes a first special symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step S1600 (2), the main control board 1000 executes a second special symbol display control process described later. In step S1700, the main control board 1000 executes a special game operating condition determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step S1800).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step S1600 in FIG. Since this process is common to the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the first special symbol side will be mainly described, except for special cases, and the second special symbol side will be written in parentheses. Describe. First, in step S1660, the main control board 1000 executes a change start condition satisfaction determination process described later. In step S1602, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) is on. . The “variation start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a variation start condition satisfaction determination process described later, and that is turned on on the condition that the special game or the special symbol is not varied. In the case of Yes in step S1602, in step S1603, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and the first special figure content determination unit 1142 The variation start permission flag related to the symbol (second special symbol) is turned off.

  Next, in step S1604, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) stores the first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1131a (first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1132a). The first special figure game random number (second special figure game random number) relating to the current symbol variation that is temporarily stored is read out. Next, in step S1606, the success / failure lottery means 1135, based on the first special figure game random number (first winning random number) {second special figure game random number (second winning random number)} and the game state, the first special figure game. With reference to the use lottery table 1135b-1 (second special figure game winner lottery table 1135b-2), a special symbol success (big hit, small hit) lottery is executed. In this embodiment, the big win and the small win lottery are executed in the same lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the time of winning or failing lottery, the jackpot lottery may be executed by referring to the jackpot lottery table first. Good. Further, the lottery lottery may be executed with reference to the lottery lottery table first, and the lottery lottery may be executed even when the lottery is lost or hit. In step S1608, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result has been won. In the case of Yes in step S1608, in step S1610, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the winning flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if No in step S1608, step S1610 is skipped.

  In step S1612, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (the second special figure content determination unit 1142) stores the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). 1st special figure game random numbers (for example, first special symbol determination random number, first variation pattern determination random number) {second special figure game random number (for example, second special symbol determination random number, second Change pattern determination random number)} is determined based on the first special symbol (second special symbol) and the fluctuation pattern, and these are temporarily stored in the first special figure / second special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191a. To do. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step S1614, the information transmission unit 1200 sub-controls the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation pattern information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step S1612. It transmits to the board | substrate 2000 (production control board 2000A) side. Next, in step S1616, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time (the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S1612) to the first special figure. It is set to the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). In step S1618, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) performs the first special symbol / second symbol on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). In accordance with the variation pattern stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Next, in step S1620, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a.

  In step S1622, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step S1622, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step S1622, in step S1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the sub-control board 2000 (effect control board 2000A) side. Next, in step S1626, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) displays the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). It stops, and the display control of the stop symbol memorize | stored in the 1st special figure and 2nd special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a as a fixed stop symbol is carried out.

  Next, in step S1628, the game control means 1100 refers to the first special figure / second special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the winning flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step S1628, in step S1630, the game control means 1100 turns off the winning flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step S1632, the game control unit 1100 turns on the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and proceeds to step S1634. In addition, also when it is No in step S1628, it transfers to step S1634.

  Next, in step S1634, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Then, in step S1636, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) makes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-). 1) is reset. Next, in step S1680, the main control board 1000 executes a special game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (specific game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

  If NO in step S1602, in step S1638, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) stores the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step S1638, the process proceeds to step S1622, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of variation start condition satisfaction determination processing for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, according to the subroutine of steps S1660 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step S1662, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not a special game or a small hit game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step S1662, in step S1664, the symbol change start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 accesses the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are currently changing. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1664, in step S1668, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether or not there is a reservation on the priority digest side, that is, a second special symbol hold in this example. In the case of Yes in step S1668, in step S1670, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 accesses the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a on the priority digest side, and the first digest side on the priority digest side. 2 The variation start permission flag relating to the special symbol is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S1602). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1668 (when there is no hold on the priority digest side), in step S1672, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether there is a hold on the non-priority digest side. . In the case of Yes in step S1672, in step S1674, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 turns on the variation permission flag relating to the first special symbol on the non-priority digestion side, and proceeds to the next process (step S1602). In addition, also when it is No in step S1662 or step S1664, it transfers to the following process (step S1602).

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of steps S1680 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step S1681, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1681, in step S1682, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special symbol time count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the counter value is greater than 0, that is, in a non-probability short time game. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step S1682, in step S1684, the specific game control means 1180 decrements the counter value of the special symbol time counter 1181a by one. Next, in step S1686, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special symbol time reduction count 1181a to determine whether or not the special symbol time reduction count (the counter value) is zero. In the case of Yes in step S1686, in step S1687, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the special symbol time reduction flag in the game related information temporary storage means 1190. In step S1688, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the normal symbol time reduction flag in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700). In addition, also when it is No in step S1681, step S1682 and step S1686, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step S1700 in FIG. First, in step S1702, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1702, in step S1704, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190. Next, in step S1706, the special game content determination unit 1172 sets the content of the special game in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 by referring to the special game content reference table 1172a based on various parameters. Then, in step S1707, the specific game control means 1180 displays the information on the past winning symbol and the gaming state temporarily stored in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 (game content determination information storage area) as the current winning symbol. And information on the current gaming state. This game state information is used when determining the game state after the end of the special game. This completes the special game content setting process.

  Next, in step S1708, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 refers to the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current hit is not a small hit. In the case of Yes in step S1708, in step S1710, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol probability changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1710, in step S1712, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 turns off the special symbol probability changing flag in the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190.

  Next, in step S1716, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1716, in step S1718, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the special symbol time reduction flag. In step S1719, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the normal symbol time flag. In step S1720, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 clears the special figure game short-time counter 1181a and sets the short-time number to zero. In step S1728, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and proceeds to the next process (the special game control process in step S1800). In the case of No in step S1702, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step S1800). In the case of No in step S1708 and in the case of No in step S1716, the process proceeds to step S1728, and in step S1710. In No, it transfers to step S1716.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step S1800 in FIG. First, in step S1802, the special game executing unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1802, in step S1804 and step S1806, the special game transition permission flag is turned off and the special game execution flag is turned on. Next, in step S1808, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the sub control board 2000 (production control board 2000A) side, and the process proceeds to step S1812. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1802, in step S1810, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step S1810, the process proceeds to step S1812. In the case of No in step S1810, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step S1900).

  Next, in step S1812, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1812, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step S1824 without performing the processes of steps S1814 to S1822 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1812, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step S1814, the special game control unit 1170 first stores the release pattern (temporarily stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c). For example, an open pattern that keeps opening and a pattern that opens and closes are set. Next, in step S1816, the special game executing means 1173 sets the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step S1818, the special game execution unit 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. The number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step S1820, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. In step S1822, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191 and confirms which one of the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65 is to be opened. The electric combination 642 of the first grand prize opening 64 or the electric combination 652 of the second big prize opening 65 is driven to open the first big prize opening 64 or the second big prize opening 65, and the process proceeds to step S1824. .

  Next, in step S1824, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the sub-control board 2000 side. In step S1826, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. In the case of Yes in step S1826, the process proceeds to step S1830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1826, in step S1828, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the round execution timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer) and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step S1828, the process proceeds to step S1830, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1900).

  Next, in step S1830, the special game executing means 1173 stops the driving of the electric combination 642 of the first big prize opening 64 or the electric combination 652 of the second big prize opening 65, and the first big prize opening 64. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 65 is closed. In step S1832, the special game executing means 1173 resets the round execution timer 1174a. Next, in step S1834, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Next, in step S1836, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds if it is a big hit). Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1836, in step S1838, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step S1840, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the sub-control board 2000 (production control board 2000A) side. In step S1850, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1900). Even in the case of No in step S1836, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1900).

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step S1850 in FIG. In step S1852, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190 (game content determination information temporary storage area), and acquires the symbol information and game state information that triggered this time. Then, the special figure game state is determined with reference to the special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a, and the determined special figure game state is set in the special figure game side game state temporary storage means 1191b {the game state Turn on the flags corresponding to (special figure certain change flag, special figure short time flag)}. Next, in step S 1854, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game related information temporary storage means 1190 (game content determination information temporary storage area), and displays the symbol information and the game state information that triggered this time. After the acquisition, determine the general game state by referring to the reference table 1183b for determining whether or not to specify the specific game, and set the determined normal game state in the temporary game state temporary storage means 1192b { The flag corresponding to the gaming state (ordinary time flag) is turned on}, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1900).

<< Sub-control board side processing >>
Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 37 is a main flowchart showing the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. First, in step S6100, the sub-control board 2000 executes a hold information management / hold display control process to be described later. Next, in steps S6200 (1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing described later. Next, in Steps S6300 (1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processes to be described later. Next, in step S6400, the sub-control board 2000 executes a special game display control process described later. In step S6500, the sub control board 2000 repeats the process of executing a movable effect control process described later and returning to step S6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process according to the subroutine of step S6100 in FIG. First, in step S6102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control board 1000 side. If YES in step S6102, in step S6104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221. In step S6105, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 performs the same number of hold display as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221, and performs the next process {decision of display of decoration symbol display in step S6200. Process}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6102, in step S6106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S6106, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 in step S6108. Then, in step S6110, effect display control means 2200 accesses the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step S6105. In addition, also when it is No at step S6106, it transfers to step S6105.

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step S6200 in FIG. Here, since step S6200 (1) related to the first decorative symbol and step S6200 (2) related to the second decorative symbol are common, both will be described together. First, in step S6202, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control board 2000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6202, in step S6204, the decorative symbol display content determination means 2211 stores the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2211a and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211b based on the symbol information received in step S6202. Referring to the decorative symbols, the stop symbol and the variation effect pattern are determined. In step S6206, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, turns on the symbol content determination flag, and performs the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step S6300). ). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step S6206, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step S6300).

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step S6300 in FIG. Here, since step S6300 (1) related to the first decorative design and step S6300 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. First, in step S6302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6302, in step S6304, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S6304, in steps S6306 and S6308, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step S6310, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 on the drawing display unit 700 of the effect display device 70. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step S6312, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110, and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6312, in step S6314, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 displays the drawing on the effect display device 70 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the part 700. Then, in step S6316, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step S6400). Transition.

  In the case of No in step S6302, the process proceeds to step S6312. In the case of No in step S6304 and in the case of No in step S6312, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step S6400).

  Next, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the special game (during jackpot) display control processing according to the subroutine of step S6400 in FIG. First, in step S6402, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6402, in step S6404, the effect display control unit 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6404, in step S6406 and step S6408, the effect display control means 2200 turns on the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and on the effect display device 70. Make a jackpot start display. In step S6410, the effect display control means 2200 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 70 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board 1000 side in step S1624. Next, in step S6412, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6412, in step S6414, the effect display control means 2200 performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 70. Then, in step S6416, effect display control means 2200 turns off the special game flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process (movable effect control process in step S6500).

  In the case of No in step S6402, step S6404, and step S6412, the process proceeds to the next process {movable effect control process in step S6500}.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the movable effect control process according to the subroutine of step S6500 in FIG. First, in step S6520, the rendering agent control means 2300 executes an operation pattern setting process described later. Next, in step S 6540, the rendering agent control means 2300 executes an abnormality determination process described later. Next, in step S 6560, the rendering agent control means 2300 executes a movable body driving process (normal time) described later. Next, in step S 6580, the movable accessory control means 2300 executes a movable body drive process (at the time of abnormality) described later. Note that step S6500 (1) relating to the first movable body 101, step S6500 (2) relating to the second movable body 201, step S6500 (3) relating to the third movable body 301, and step S6500 relating to the fourth movable body 401. (4) Since step S6500 (5) related to the fifth movable body 501 has the same process, all the processes will be described together, but each process described here is performed by the movable bodies 101, 201, Each of 301, 401, and 501 is configured to be executed independently and simultaneously in parallel.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the operation pattern setting process according to the subroutine of step S6520 in FIG. First, in step S6522, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether or not the movable presentation permission flag is off. Here, the “movable effect permission flag” is a flag that is turned on when the movable body motion pattern is determined. In the case of Yes in step S6522, in step S6524, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330, and determines whether or not the movable presentation execution flag is off. Here, the “movable effect execution flag” is a flag that is turned on when the effect operation of the movable body is executed. In the case of Yes in step S6524, in step S6526, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230 to determine whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on, that is, the decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect pattern has been determined. In the case of Yes in step S6526, in step S6528, the movable body drive control unit 2310 determines whether or not the movable body motion pattern information (for example, any one of motion pattern numbers 1 to 10) is included in the variation pattern of the decorative design. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step S6528, in step S6530, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the movable body motion pattern determination reference table 2321 to determine the movable body motion pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern, and the determination information. Is temporarily stored in the motion pattern related information area of the presentation motion related information temporary storage means 2330. Next, in step S6532, the movable body drive control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330, turns on the movable presentation permission flag, and proceeds to the next process (abnormality determination process in step S6540). Transition. In addition, also when it is No in step S6522, step S6524, step S6526, and step S6528, the process proceeds to the next process (abnormality determination process in step S6540).

  Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the abnormality determination process according to the subroutine of step S6540 in FIG. First, in step S6542, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is off. Here, the “error flag” is a confirmation timing at which the movable body is expected to be present at the reference position (for example, at the start of variation of the decorative symbol, during variation, and at the time of variation stop). Is a flag that is turned on when the movable body abnormality is detected. In the case of Yes in step S6542, in step S6544, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 determines whether it is an error confirmation timing at which the movable body is expected to exist at the reference position based on the content of the movable body operation pattern. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S6544, in step S6546, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 determines whether or not the movable body is present at the reference position based on the detection signal from the movable body detector (photosensor). . In the case of Yes in step S6546, the process proceeds to the next process {movable body drive process in step S6560 (normal time)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6546, in step S6548, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330, turns on the error flag, and performs the next process {in step S6560. Move to movable body drive process (normal)}. In addition, also when it is No in step S6542 and step S6544, it transfers to the next process {the movable body drive process (normal time) of step S6506}.

  Next, FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the movable body driving process (normal time) according to the subroutine of step S6560 in FIG. First, in step S6562, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6562, in step S6564, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether or not the movable presentation permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S6544, in step S6566, the movable body drive control unit 2310 determines whether it is the execution timing of the movable body operation pattern that should drive the movable body. This is because the movable body is not driven immediately after the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation (for example, when the predetermined rendering symbol is displayed on the rendering display device 70). This is because there is a case where the driving is started. In the case of Yes in step S6566, that is, when it is the execution timing of the movable body operation pattern, the movable body drive control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 in steps S6568 and S6570, and The movable effect execution flag is turned on, and the movable effect permission flag is turned off. Next, in step S6571, the movable body drive control unit 2310 starts driving the movable body from the reference position. Next, in step S6572, the movable body drive control unit 2310 drives the movable body according to the selected movable body operation pattern. Next, in step S6574, the movable body drive control unit 2310 determines whether or not the movable body motion pattern has ended, in other words, whether or not the movable effect has ended in accordance with the motion pattern. In the case of Yes in step S6574, that is, if the movable body motion pattern is completed, in step S6576, the movable body drive control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation motion related information temporary storage unit 2330 and moves the movable effect execution flag. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (driving process when the movable body is abnormal in step S6580). In the case of No in step S6574, the process proceeds to the next process {movable body driving process in step S6580 (at the time of abnormality)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6564, in step S6578, the movable body drive control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether the movable presentation execution flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step S6578, since the movable body has already started driving, the process proceeds to step S6572. In the case of No in step S6578, step S6562 and step S6566, the process proceeds to the next process {movable body drive process (in abnormal state) in step S6580}.

  Next, FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the movable body driving process (at the time of abnormality) according to the subroutine of step S6580 in FIG. First, in step S6581, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S6581, in step S6582, the retry operation execution unit 2312 refers to the return timing determination reference table 2313 and determines whether it is the return timing of the movable body to the reference position. . If Yes in step S6582, that is, if it is a return timing, in step S6583, the retry operation executing means 2312 refers to the flag area of the effect operation related information temporary storage means 2330 and the movable effect executing flag is on. That is, it is determined whether or not a movable effect process at the time of abnormality (step S6595 described later) is being executed. In the case of Yes in step S6583, in step S6584, the retry operation executing means 2312 accesses the flag area of the effect operation related information temporary storage means 2330 to turn off the movable effect executing flag, and performs the movable effect at the time of abnormality. Interrupt. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6583, in step S6585, the retry operation executing unit 2312 accesses the flag area of the effect operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and turns off the movable effect permission flag. Next, in step S6586, the retry operation execution unit 2312 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and turns on the retry execution flag. Next, in step S6587, the retry operation executing means 2312 executes a movable body restoration process (retry operation) for returning the movable body to the reference position. Next, in step S6588, the retry operation executing unit 2312 determines whether or not the movable body has actually returned to the reference position based on the detection signal from the movable body detector (photosensor). In the case of No in step S6588, that is, if the movable body does not exist at the reference position, the process proceeds to step S6587. In the present embodiment, this movable body restoration process (retry operation) is repeatedly executed until the movable body returns to the reference position. On the other hand, if Yes in step S6588, that is, if the movable body has returned to the reference position, the retry operation executing unit 2312 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 in step S6589. To turn off the retry execution flag. In step S 6590, the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 to turn off the error flag, and performs the next process (hold information management / hold display control in step S 6100). Process).

  On the other hand, if No in step S6582, that is, if it is not yet the return timing of the movable body, in step S6591, the retry operation executing means 2312 is movable with reference to the flag area of the effect operation related information temporary storage means 2330. It is determined whether or not the effect execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6591, in step S6592, the movable body drive control unit 2310 determines whether it is the execution timing of the movable body operation pattern that should drive the movable body. In the case of Yes in step S6592, in steps S6593 and S6594, the movable body drive control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 to turn off the movable presentation permission flag and move the movable presentation. Turn on the running flag. Next, in step S6595, even if the state of the movable body is abnormal, the movable body drive control unit 2310 drives the movable body according to the selected movable body operation pattern until the recovery timing is reached. (Does not stop the production operation by the movable body). This is because even if the movable body is detected abnormally without waiting at the reference position, it is positively made to appear in the movable effect in the same manner as a normal movable body waiting at the reference position. In addition, also in the case of No in step S6581 and step S6592, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process in step S6100). Also, in the case of No in step S6591, the process proceeds to step S6595.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to this embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 47 is a timing chart when both the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are operating normally (waiting at the reference position), and FIG. 48 is the first movable body. FIG. 49 is a timing chart when 101 returns from the state in which it is not waiting at the reference position to the reference position through a predetermined rendering operation. FIG. 49 shows that both the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are not in the reference position. It is a timing chart when it returns to a reference position through a predetermined production operation from a state. In the movable body operation pattern selected in this example, it is assumed that only the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 102 are the targets of the rendering operation (pattern number “4” is selected from Table 9 in FIG. 23). ). For the sake of simplicity, the description will be made assuming that the abnormality determination process for determining whether or not each movable body is present at the reference position is performed only at the start of fluctuation.

  First, with reference to FIG. 47, the movable bodies 101 and 201 are at the normal drive start positions (that is, the reference) at the timing (see box 1 in the figure) at which the decoration symbols start to change on the effect display device 70. An abnormality determination process is performed to determine whether or not the position exists (see boxes 2-1 and 2-2 in the figure). Specifically, based on detection signals from the movable body detectors 110 and 210, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 101 and 201 are normally waiting at the reference position. When the movable body detectors 110 and 210 are on at this confirmation timing, that is, when the movable bodies 101 and 201 are waiting at the reference position, it is determined that the state of the movable body is a normal state. (See boxes 3-1 and 3-2 in the figure).

  Then, when a predetermined execution timing comes during the variation of the decorative design (for example, when it develops to super reach), the movable bodies 101 and 201 are moved from the reference position according to the predetermined movable body operation pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern. Drive (see 4-1 and 4-2 in the figure). Here, the number of steps of the motors 102 and 202, the driving speed, the rotation direction, and the like are controlled according to the contents of the movable body operation pattern. The rendering operation by the movable bodies 101 and 201 is completed during the variation of the decorative symbols, and the movable bodies 101 and 201 are returned to the reference position before the decorative symbol variation display is stopped (see 5-1 in the figure). (See 5-2). As the movable bodies 101 and 201 return to the reference position as described above, the rendering operation of the movable bodies 101 and 201 during the change is normally completed.

  Next, FIG. 48 will be described. First, the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are normal at the timing (see box 1 in the figure) at which the decoration pattern starts to change on the effect display device 70. An abnormality determination process is performed to determine whether or not there is a drive start position (that is, a reference position) (see boxes 2-1 and 2-2 in the figure). In this example, it is assumed that a situation in which the first movable body 101 cannot return to the reference position occurs before the start of the change. For example, it is assumed that a failure that hinders the operation of the first movable body 101 occurs during the last presentation operation or at the end of the presentation operation, and the first movable body 101 remains in a protruding state. At this time, as a result of referring to the detection signal from the first movable body detector 110, although the first movable body detector 110 is supposed to be turned on originally ("first movable body" and " Since the first movable body detector 110 is off (that is, the first movable body 101 is not waiting at the reference position), the movable portion is movable. It is determined that the state of the body 101 is an abnormal state, and the error flag is turned on (see box 3-1 in the figure).

  On the other hand, the second movable body 201 is in the normal state because the second movable body detector 210 is on (that is, the second movable body 201 is waiting at the reference position). (See box 3-2 in the figure). Then, when the predetermined execution timing comes during the variation of the decorative pattern, the second movable body 201 is driven from the reference position according to the predetermined movable body operation pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern (see 4-2 in the figure). Finally, the second movable body 201 is returned to the reference position to complete the movable body operation pattern (see box 6-2 in the figure).

  On the other hand, the state of the first movable body 101 is an abnormal state, but in this embodiment, the moving effect execution flag is turned on without stopping the rendering operation of the first movable body 101 during the change. Thus, the first movable body 101 is driven from the non-reference position (currently protruding position) according to the movable body operation pattern (see box 4-1 in the figure). When the retry operation execution timing is reached during the production operation of the first movable body 101 (see box 5 in the figure), the production operation by the first movable body 101 is interrupted there (the movable production execution flag is turned off). ), A retry operation is executed for the first movable body 101 (a retry execution flag is turned on). By executing this retry operation, the first movable body 101 returns to the reference position immediately before the decorative symbol fluctuation is stopped (see box 6-1 in the figure). As a result, the error flag is turned off, and the state of the first movable body 101 returns from the abnormal state to the normal state (see box 7 in the figure).

  Subsequently, whether or not the movable bodies 101 and 201 are present at the normal drive start position (that is, the reference position) at the timing when the next variation of the decorative symbol is started on the effect display device 70 (see box 8 in the figure). An abnormality determination process is executed (see boxes 9-1 and 9-2 in the figure). Here, before the previous fluctuation stop (before the fluctuation stop), the first movable body 101 returns to the reference position by the retry operation, and the second movable body 201 returns to the reference position according to the movable body operation pattern. The detection signals from the movable body detectors 110 and 210 are both on, and it is determined that the states of both the movable bodies 101 and 201 are normal (see boxes 10-1 and 10-2 in the figure). ). Then, triggered by the fact that both of the movable bodies 101 and 201 are waiting at the reference position (being in a normal state), the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are thereafter shown in FIG. Is normally performed according to the movable body operation pattern.

  Next, FIG. 49 will be described. First, the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are normal at the timing (see box 1 in the figure) when the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the effect display device 70. An abnormality determination process is performed to determine whether or not there is a drive start position (that is, a reference position) (see boxes 2-1 and 2-2 in the figure). In this example, it is assumed that the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 cannot return to the reference position before the start of the change. For example, during the last production operation or at the end of the production operation, a failure that hinders the operation of the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 occurs, and the first movable body 101 remains in a protruding state. At the same time, it is assumed that the second movable body 201 is stopped in the middle of rotation. At this time, as a result of referring to the detection signals from the first movable body detector 110 and the second movable body detector 210, both the detectors 110 and 210 are supposed to be on in spite of their original state (see FIG. Since both detectors 110 and 210 are both off (that is, the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are not waiting at the reference position), the movable body 101 is referred to. , 201 is determined to be an abnormal state, and the error flag is turned on (see boxes 3-1 and 3-2 in the figure).

  Here, although the state of the first movable body 101 is an abnormal state, in the present embodiment, without stopping the presentation operation of the first movable body 101 during the change, the movable presentation execution flag is turned on, The first movable body 101 is driven from the non-reference position (currently popped position) according to the movable body operation pattern (see box 4 in the figure). Then, when the retry operation execution timing is reached during the production operation of the first movable body 101 (see box 5-1 in the figure), the production operation by the first movable body 101 is interrupted there (moving production execution flag). And the retry operation is executed for the first movable body 101 (the retry execution flag is turned on). By executing this retry operation, the first movable body 101 returns to the reference position immediately before the decorative symbol fluctuation is stopped (see box 6-1 in the figure). As a result, the error flag is turned off, and the state of the first movable body 101 returns from the abnormal state to the normal state (see box 7-1 in the figure).

  On the other hand, for the second movable body 201, since the retry operation execution timing is set at the start of the decorative symbol variation, the retry operation execution timing arrives immediately after execution of the abnormality determination process (see box 5-2 in the figure). (See), a retry operation is executed for the second movable body (a retry execution flag is turned on). By executing the retry operation, the second movable body returns to the reference position immediately after the decorative symbol starts to change (see box 6-2 in the figure). As a result, the error flag is turned off, and the state of the second movable body 201 returns from the abnormal state to the normal state (see box 7-2 in the figure). Since the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 both return to the reference position and wait at this position before the next change of the decorative design is started in this way, the first movable body 101 and the first movable body 101 2 The movable body 201 can be made to appear in the production operation immediately from the next variation of the decorative design.

  Subsequently, whether or not the movable bodies 101 and 201 are present at the normal drive start position (that is, the reference position) at the timing when the next variation of the decorative symbol is started on the effect display device 70 (see box 8 in the figure). An abnormality determination process is executed (see boxes 9-1 and 9-2 in the figure). Here, before the previous fluctuation stop (before the fluctuation stop), the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are returned to the reference position by the retry operation although the return timings are shifted from each other. The detection signals from the body detectors 110 and 210 are both on, and it is determined that the states of both the movable bodies 101 and 201 are normal (see boxes 10-1 and 10-2 in the figure). Then, triggered by the fact that both of the movable bodies 101 and 201 are waiting at the reference position (being in a normal state), the first movable body 101 and the second movable body 201 are thereafter shown in FIG. Is normally performed according to the movable body operation pattern.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first movable body does not exist at the reference position at the predetermined confirmation timing, the first movable body is placed at the predetermined return timing before the decorative symbol variation is stopped. By constructing to return to the reference position at once, the abnormal state of the first movable body having the highest operation frequency among all the movable bodies through all the operation patterns can be resolved early, and the normal operation can be performed from the next fluctuation. Therefore, even when the movable body is abnormal, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the production.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the return timing for returning each movable body to the reference position is different for each movable body, for example, when an abnormality of a plurality of movable bodies is detected at one time However, there is an effect that the control load can be reduced as compared with the case where all of the abnormal movable bodies are retried at a time.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, even when the movable body is not waiting at the reference position and is in an abnormal state, the rendering operation of the movable body is not immediately stopped and the predetermined return timing is reached. Until this time, the movable body is operated according to the operation pattern, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the abnormality has occurred in the movable body, and the discomfort given to the player can be reduced. However, there is an effect that the movable production can be effectively utilized continuously and the decrease in interest can be further suppressed by effectively utilizing the movable body.

[Modification 1]
Next, a first modification of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment described above, a plurality of movable body operation patterns (10 patterns in total) are prepared in the movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321. It is also possible to prepare a movable body operation pattern. In order to make the explanation easier to understand, the above-described normal movable body operation pattern is referred to as “normal operation pattern”, and the abnormal movable body operation pattern is referred to as “abnormal operation pattern”. Hereinafter, the first modification will be described.

  First, the movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321 in the first modification includes an abnormal operation pattern in addition to the normal operation pattern. Here, the abnormal-time operation pattern is an operation pattern that is switched from the above-described normal movable body operation pattern when an abnormality is detected for at least one of the plurality of movable bodies at a predetermined confirmation timing. There is a difference in the number of appearances (usage frequency) in the rendering operation between the movable body that normally stands by at the reference position and the movable body that does not stand by at the reference position and has detected an abnormality.

  At this time, the movable body drive control unit 2310 performs the operation pattern when the movable body abnormality determination execution unit 2311 detects that the movable body does not exist at the reference position at a predetermined confirmation timing (when abnormality is detected). Is switched from the normal operation pattern to the abnormal operation pattern. Here, when an abnormality is detected for at least one movable body and an abnormal operation pattern is selected from the movable body operation pattern determination reference table 2321, a movable effect is obtained for a normal movable body according to the abnormal operation pattern. The frequency used for the moving effect is increased, and the frequency of use for the movable effect is reduced for the movable body in which the abnormality is detected (or not displayed in the effect). Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the fact of the malfunction of the movable body without paying attention to the movable body in which the malfunction has occurred.

  In addition, in the operation pattern at the time of an abnormality, when performing an effect operation on a movable body that has been detected as abnormal, the original effect operation is started after the movable body is operated by a certain distance in a direction approaching the reference position. The operation content is defined. As a result, if the movable body itself is not broken or the like, the movable body can be surely added to the production operation regardless of where the movable body exists in the operation range at the time of abnormality.

  On the other hand, the movable body in which the abnormality is detected is interrupted in the effect operation and returned to the reference position by a predetermined retry operation when the return timing is reached, as in the above-described embodiment. And it uses for a movable effect again in order from the movable body which returned to the reference position by retry operation. As a result, when it is determined by the movable body drive control means 2311 that all of the movable bodies detected as abnormal have returned to the reference position and have become normal, the operation pattern is changed from the normal operation pattern to the normal operation pattern. Processing to switch to the movable body operation pattern is performed.

  According to the first modification, when an abnormality of any movable body is detected, the movable body operation pattern is switched from the normal operation pattern to the abnormal operation pattern, so that the player feels uncomfortable with the malfunction of the movable body. The game can be continued as it is without remembering, and the player's expectation can be increased by attracting interest by a production unfamiliar to the player.

[Modification 2]
Next, a second modification of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to this embodiment will be described. In the above-described embodiment and modification 1, the movable body in which an abnormality is detected is movable when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the game state (normal game, probability change game, short-time game, etc.). Although the presentation operation is executed according to the body operation pattern (the normal operation pattern or the abnormal operation pattern), the processing content may be varied depending on the gaming state. Hereinafter, the second modification will be described.

  First, FIG. 50 is a table for explaining the contents of processing in the second modification. First, the purpose of this process is to stop the rendering operation of all the movable bodies or only the movable bodies in which an abnormality is detected in a gaming state where the presentation display (symbol fluctuation) by the presentation display device 70 is greatly expected. In a gaming state in which the effect display (symbol fluctuation) by 70 cannot be expected so much, it is possible to allow a movable body that has been detected abnormally to participate in a movable effect in the same manner as other movable bodies. This is due to the following reason. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the chances of winning / failing lottery are relatively small, and if the action operation by the movable body is not executed (only with the symbol variation by the effect display device 70), the interest for the effect is reduced, and the player is It gives a feeling of boredom. On the other hand, in the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state, there are more chances of winning / losing lottery and reach production as compared to the normal gaming state, so even if there is no moving operation of the movable body, only the effect display by the effect display device 70 is possible. This is because the player's expectation can be fully appreciated.

  Therefore, as shown in the column of processing 1 in Table 11, in the normal game state (the special symbol probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both off), the effect operation of the movable object is executed according to the movable object action pattern, and the probability change game is executed. When the state / time-short game state (the probability change flag of the special symbol is on or the time-short flag is on), control is performed to stop the effect operation of the movable body.

  In addition, by applying the processing 2 and 3 in Table 11, the movable body only in one of the game state of the probability change game state (special symbol probability change flag is on) and the time-saving game state (special symbol time-short flag is on) It may be controlled to stop the production operation.

  According to the second modification, since it is configured to determine whether or not to perform the effect operation of the movable body according to the gaming state, only the effect display by the effect display device 70 (or the movable body that does not cause a problem). In the gaming state (probable gaming state, short-time gaming state) in which the production effect can be fully functioned, the interest of the game can be secured even if the production operation of the moving body in which the malfunction occurs is completely stopped. In addition, it is possible to avoid failure of the movable body due to a long-time production operation.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. The definitions of the terms in this specification will be described. First, “entered ball” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out but also “passing” to a through chucker or the like without award ball payout. Next, “high operation frequency” means that the frequency at which the movable body is provided for production through the entire operation pattern is relatively high, and the production operation is performed at an average or higher frequency among at least a plurality of movable bodies. (For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body and the second movable body correspond). Here, the “frequency” is not limited to the number of times that the movable body appears in the production through all the motion patterns, but may be defined from the operation time or the operation distance of the movable body through all the operation patterns.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, If it is a range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can improve suitably.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game area PA has five movable bodies. However, the number of movable bodies is not particularly limited as long as the game area PA includes two or more movable bodies. Further, the operation mode of the movable body is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and is arbitrary such as a linear operation, a rotation operation, and a swing operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the photosensor composed of the light emitting element and the light receiving element has been described as an example of the movable body detector. However, the present invention is not limited to such a photosensor, and other non-contact type sensors or contact type sensors may be used. You may apply.

  In the above-described embodiment, the start opening is configured to include the first special figure start opening that is not a variable entry opening and the second special figure start opening that is a variable entry opening, but is not limited thereto. A configuration in which either one of them is provided may be used.

PM Pachinko machine PA Game area 20 Game board 61 First special figure starting port (starting port)
62 2nd special drawing starting port (starting port)
70 Effect Display Device 101 First Movable Body 102 First Motor (Drive Source)
110 1st movable body detector (movable body detection means)
201 Second movable body 202 Second motor (drive source)
210 Second movable body detector (movable body detection means)
301 3rd movable body 302 3rd motor (drive source)
310 Third movable body detector (movable body detection means)
401 4th movable body 402 4th motor (drive source)
410 4th movable body detector (movable body detection means)
501 Fifth movable body 502 Fifth motor (drive source)
510 fifth movable body detector (movable body detection means)
1000 Main control board (main control means)
2000 Sub-control board (sub-control means)
2000A Production control board 2000B Image control board 2000C Production interface board 2310 Movable body drive control means (abnormal operation control means)
2311 Movable body abnormality determination execution means 2312 Retry operation execution means (return operation control means)
2313 Reference table for determining return timing

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting port provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, and the entrance of the game ball is a chance for winning or failing lottery;
An effect display device in which a symbol for showing the result of the success / failure lottery is variably displayed;
A plurality of movable bodies that perform a predetermined operation in the game area;
A drive source for operating the movable body;
Movable body detection means for detecting that the movable body is present at a predetermined reference position;
Depending on the result of the success / failure lottery, the lottery means for executing the success / failure lottery upon the entry of the game ball into the start opening, the variation pattern storage means for holding a plurality of variation patterns defining the variation time of the symbol Main control means comprising: fluctuation pattern determining means for selecting any fluctuation pattern; and command transmission means for transmitting information on the determined fluctuation pattern together with information indicating the result of the success / failure lottery;
Command receiving means for receiving information from the main control means, effect pattern storage means for holding a plurality of effect patterns for which an effect display process to be displayed on the effect display device is defined, and a variation pattern received from the main control means. An effect pattern determining means for selecting one of the effect patterns based on the information to be displayed, a display control means for displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device according to the determined effect pattern, and an effect operation mode for operating the movable body are determined. Motion pattern storage means for holding a plurality of motion patterns, and movable effect control means for selecting any of the plurality of motion patterns and controlling the motion of the movable body according to the motion patterns when the effect pattern is determined. A pachinko gaming machine configured with a sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
Based on detection information from the movable body detection means, a movable body abnormality determination execution means for determining whether or not the movable body exists at the reference position at a predetermined confirmation timing determined in advance;
A return operation control means for returning the movable body to the reference position at a predetermined return timing determined in advance when the movable body abnormality determination executing means determines that the movable body does not exist at the reference position;
Up to the return timing, an abnormal time operation control means for controlling the movable body to operate according to an operation pattern,
The return timing for returning the movable body to the reference position is different for each movable body,
The return operation control means is configured such that, in the movable body abnormality determination execution means, a first movable body having a high operation frequency among the plurality of movable bodies through the plurality of operation patterns does not exist at the reference position at the confirmation timing. If determined, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to return the first movable body to a reference position at the return timing before the change of the symbol stops.

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